Updates from the chapter
🏠 SEPTEMBER IS MEMBERSHIP MONTH! 🌺 Want to help build a Hawaiʻi where everyone can find a home they can afford, live near the places they need, and stay connected to their community? Join Hawaiʻi YIMBY this September! Become a volunteer or donating member during the month of September and get a FREE “Legalize Housing” t-shirt. 👕🔥 As a member, you’ll connect with local YIMBYs across Hawaiʻi who…
Act 160 (SB 1263) - PASSED! 🎉
Reducing SHPD Permitting Backlog in TOD
Act 159 (HB 1409) - PASSED! 🎉
HB 1409 - "More Homes Near Transit" - was passed and signed into law on June 3, 2025
HB 422 (HD1 SD2 CD1)
Remove School Impact Fees & Lower Home Costs
HB 420 (HD3 SD2 CD1)
Status as of 5/2/25:This bill has successfully passed final floor votes. It now will go to the Governor to sign into law.
Events
Yes! The 2026 YIMBYTown Happy Hour
Who we're endorsing
About Hawai'i YIMBY
Hawaiʻi has the highest cost of living in the nation because we've said “Not In My Backyard” (NIMBY) to building enough homes.
The result? Thousands of local residents are pushed to the mainland or into homelessness, while Hawaiʻi moves closer to becoming an exclusive playground for wealthy property owners.
We refuse to let that happen.
We believe we can build more homes while protecting what makes Hawaiʻi special. That means preserving our environment, supporting sustainable communities, strengthening tenant protections, and building a future where locals can afford to stay.
We say YES In My Backyard.
YES to affordable, sustainable, and inclusive homes for all.
How we work
Reform the rules
Back zoning reform and streamlined permitting so more homes are legal to build, especially near transit and jobs.
Educate & engage
Turn out residents to the meetings that matter and make it easy to take a pro-housing position on local projects.
Build partnerships
Work with neighbors, labor, faith groups, and builders toward a shared abundant-housing agenda.
Hawai'i YIMBY is a chapter of YIMBY Action.
One of the local groups organizing for more homes across the country, backed by the national team.